about us

OUR MISSION & APPROACH

Our mission is to provide luxury handmade leather products for the modern city native—while also supporting local artisans, focusing on sustainability, and giving back to local communities where the goods are made.

We work hard to ensure all raw materials used in our products are carefully selected and sourced and that suppliers and partners eliminate waste in an eco-friendly manner. We also partner with wildlife conservation organizations in indigenous parts of central Africa to build awareness of issues and threats against vulnerable species.

At Modern Native, we create an avenue for local artisans to deliver their art crafts on the western market. We buy products at retail cost to give back and afford local artisans a living wage. In short, when you shop with us you’re buying with a purpose for good.

Responsibly Sourced, Locally Made.

FOUNDER’S STORY

As a native of Zambia, a small African country nestled in the middle of central-southern Africa, I encountered many artisans who were talented, skilled, and passionate about their work—sewing leather goods with dedication, excellence, and focus on quality. However, many lacked a channel through which to share their handmade creations.

I created Modern Native as a way to partner with these local makers and provide a way for them to share their artistic skills and creativity. The craftsmen and women who partner with us not only reap the rewards of their labor but are able to see their own communities improved and changed for the better through our give-back approach.

On the other hand, our customers receive sophisticated leather accessories that are beautifully handcrafted and designed to fit their unique lifestyles. Even better, when you purchase from Modern Native, you become part of our story of giving back.

- Daniel